Captioning

Forget the hustle and bustle—take time to experience the wonder and joy of the holiday season as VocalEssence returns to the Northrop stage. Immerse yourself in new and familiar seasonal favorites, featuring all four inspiring VocalEssence choral ensembles—Chorus, Ensemble Singers, Singers Of This Age, and Vintage Voices—singing together. Mix in harp, brass, piano, and percussion with Northrop’s spectacular Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, then add the special ingredient—your voice in rousing sing-alongs—to create the perfect recipe. You will leave feeling festive and full of holiday spirit.

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Quotes / Reviews

“VocalEssence is one of the granddaddies of Christmas concertizing in these parts. The organization, propelled by the musically insatiable curiosity of its founder, Philip Brunelle, has thrived…by convincing audiences that vocal music is not for the timid.”—Minnpost

“There’s no better way to welcome Christmas than with Welcome Christmas.”—Classical MPR

“Guaranteed to make holiday spirits brighter.”—Star Tribune

Related Event(s)

VocalEssence Witness event page

WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize

Sun, Feb 23, 4:00 pm
WITNESS Student Matinee event page

Student Matinee: WITNESS Young People’s Concert

Eyes Still on the Prize

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00 am & *12:00 pm CT
In-person / *Livestream
*On-demand through Feb 28
Free Event, Advance Registration Required

Related Links

VocalEssence website

During the Performance

Sensory Friendly Lounge

A Sensory Friendly Lounge equipped with sensory supports and trained staff will be available to all guests who are seeking a safe and soothing atmosphere during this and other select performances. Learn more on the Accessibility Services page.
More Accessibility Services

This event will be captioned, with other accessibility services available upon request. Some services require advanced notice.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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